Annually, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer. It is the fifth leading cause of death among American women, killing over 40,000 yearly. Dr. Quing Zhu, associate professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, is a leading researcher in breast cancer diagnosis using novel techniques for detection. Dr. Zhu was recently awarded $500,000 by the Donaghue Foundation to continue her research on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The five-year award will support her continued research involving a combination of near infrared (NIR) light and ultrasound to detect and treat breast cancers; it will also allow her to explore two new techniques.